Across The Pond

Across The Pond - Episode 161

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:35:29 -0500

Episode 161 - Welcome to episode 161. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 160

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:30:40 -0500

Episode 160 - Welcome to episode 160. Sorry for the big big vacation. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 141

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:25:07 -0400

Episode 141 - Welcome to episode 141. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 140

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:15:19 -0400

Episode 140 - Welcome to episode 140. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 139

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:14:05 -0400

Episode 139 - Welcome to episode 139. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 138

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:45:03 -0400

Episode 138 - Welcome to episode 138. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 137

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:56:07 -0400

Episode 137 - Welcome to episode 136 and the second show recorded at the new house in Lawrenceville Georgia. Hope you enjoy this week's selection of Irish, Celtic and Bluegrass music.

Across The Pond - Episode 136

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:20:16 -0400

Episode 136 - Welcome to episode 136 and the first show recorded at the new house in Lawrenceville Georgia. Don't worry though. The music remains international and pretty cool by any standards and I am the same old bag of waffle you have come to know and love.

Across The Pond - Episode 135

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:48:01 -0400

Episode 135 - Welcome to Episode 135 and the last show recorded at the old closet studio in Suwanee Georgia. Next week I will have moved everything into a new studio in a different part of town. So here is a nice selection to say farewell to the old place.

Across The Pond - Episode 134

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 7 Jul 2011 22:23:42 -0400

Episode 134 - On today's Across The Pond, music from Alison Krauss, Brian Wright, Jim Lauderdale, Michael McGoldrick and many more.

Across The Pond - Episode 133

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:54:37 -0400

Episode 133 - Another episode of the popular roots radio show from Irish radio station Inishowen Community Radio

Across The Pond - Episode 132

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:48:27 -0400

Episode 132 - Another episode of the popular roots radio show from Irish radio station Inishowen Community Radio

Across The Pond - Episode 131

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:46:25 -0400

Episode 131 - Another episode of the popular roots radio show from Irish radio station Inishowen Community Radio

Across The Pond - Episode 130

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:29:46 -0400

Episode 130 - Another episode of the popular roots radio show from Irish radio station Inishowen Community Radio

Across The Pond - Episode 129

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:05:58 -0400

Episode 129 - Another episode of the popular roots radio show from Irish radio station Inishowen Community Radio

Across The Pond - Episode 128

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:30:42 -0400

Episode 128 - Welcome to Episode 128 of the music show from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean

Across The Pond - Episode 127

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:27:56 -0400

Episode 127 - Welcome to Episode 127 of the music show from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean

Across The Pond - Episode 126

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:07:28 -0400

Episode 125 - Welcome to Episode 126 of the music show from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean

Across The Pond - Episode 125

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:02:32 -0400

Episode 125 - Welcome to Episode 125 of the music show from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean

Across The Pond - Episode 124

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:03:38 -0400

Episode 124 - Another week has gone by and here is the latest episode of Across The Pond. And yet again I have chosen a wide variety of tracks from all corners of the world. I hope you enjoy.

Across The Pond - Episode 123

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:37:51 -0400

Episode 123 - Here we go with another episode of the show the critics never talk about. But I like the music and I hope you do too.

Across The Pond - Episode 122

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:10:31 -0400

Episode 122 - Ok we have had a bit of a break for a few months but with the new website almost upon us it is time to get.the podcasts up and running again. So over the net few week expects to see a few new podcasts as well as the archived ones we missed in the past few months.

Across The Pond - Episode 121

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:13:09 -0400

Episode 121 - As we start po publish the archives going backwards from show number 124, this week we go back just a few weeks to episode 121. Enjoy

Across The Pond - Episode 101

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:04:39 -0400

Episode 101 features many artists, many of whom play regularly at my favorite festival, Magnoliafest which happens this month is Live Oak Florida.

Across The Pond - Episode 100

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:00:51 -0400

Episode 100 of the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 85

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:34:59 -0400

Episode 85 of the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 84

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:32:32 -0400

Episode 84 of the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 83

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:06 -0400

Time for Episode 83 of the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 82

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:18:30 -0400

Once again we are back with more from the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 76

john@jigtime.com — Sun, 2 May 2010 09:53:46 -0400

More from the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 75

john@jigtime.com — Sun, 2 May 2010 09:51:19 -0400

Yet another episode of the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 74

john@jigtime.com — Sun, 2 May 2010 09:35:08 -0400

Another episode of the popular music show from Ireland that highlights the great links between the traditional music of the Celtic lands and the great tapestry of American folk and contemporary music.

Across The Pond - Episode 73

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:14 -0400

Across The Pond - Episode 72

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:39:18 -0400

Thanks for downloading this episode of Across The Pond, a music show broadcast weekly in Ireland and then around the world via the internet.. More great music this week from Ireland, the Celtic lands and America.

Across The Pond - Episode 71

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:47:50 -0400

Thanks for downloading this episode of Across The Pond, a music show broadcast weekly in Ireland and then around the world via the internet.

Across The Pond - Episode 70

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:13:15 -0500

More great music from the mountains of America to the hills of Donegal this week. Music this week from Levon Helm, Cliar, Greencards, Steve Martin and many more

Across The Pond - Episode 69

john@jigtime.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:08:56 -0500

It has been a few weeks since I was able to publish the podcasts so enjoy two posted at the same time this week. Music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and America takes center stage in this show that mixes the very old with the brand new.

Across The Pond - Episode 68

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:32:33 -0500

On this week's show we have music from Guy Clark, Cara Dillon. Ry Cooder, Arty McGlynn and many more. Plus news of Inisowen's first ever guitar festival. So enjoy the music and let me know what you want to hear.

Across The Pond - Episode 67

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:23:07 -0500

We are back to start 2010 with a brand new show packed with great music. Happy New Year everyone.

Across The Pond - Episode 64

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:27:29 -0500

On Episode 64 of my musical journey to both sides of the big wide pond, I treat you to music from Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Frankie Gavin, Rhonda Vincent and many more. Plus two more tracks from the Pyros' new CD 'At Last"

Across The Pond - Episode 63

john@jigtime.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:37:34 -0500

Episode 63 of my music show brings you music from Sharon Shannon, Hal Ketchum, Bulgarian Voices, Johnny Cash and more. Plus an exclusive new track from the new CD from The Pyros.

Across The Pond - Episode 62

john@jigtime.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:29:09 -0500

More Pyros news as we get closer to Christmas and the tour to celebrate the new CD; "At Last" Pluse great music from around the world.

Across The Pond - Episode 61

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:08:15 -0500

Good old Thanksgiving is upon us. I hope you are your family had a very enjoyable and peaceful holiday and the next few crazy weeks won't be too stressful. Just relax and enjoy some great music from the hills of Donegal to the mountains of Appalachia.

Across The Pond - Episode 60

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:04:49 -0500

We finally reached episode 60 of the show that brings you music from all over the world but especially bluegrass. Irish traditional and roots music from all corners of the globe.

Across The Pond - Episode 59

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:57:22 -0500

Another episode of the popular music show recorded in Suwanee Georgia and aired on radio in Donegal, Ireland

Across The Pond - Episode 58

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:26:59 -0500

Welcome to episode 58 of the show that brings you a mix of bluegrass, celtic and contemporary music from Ireland and the world. On this week's episode I have music from Becky Buller, Beoga, Charlotte Kendrick, Altan, Paul Brady with Andy Irvine and Amos Lee. Also on the show I announce th first confirmed gig of the Pyros' Christmas and New Year gigs. Yes your favourite crowd of Bunseleacthe rranamen will be taking to the stage of the legendary Plaza Ballroom in Buncrana on December 27th 2009. This date will coincide with the release of our new CD. After decades of playing together we are finally ready to release some of your favourite Pyros songs to an unsuspecting world. So startsaving the pennies and make sure you have spare dancing shoes becasue this Christmas and New Year will be a Pyros filled festival. More dates will be announced next week as well. So stay tuned.

Across The Pond - Episode 57

john@jigtime.com — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:29:14 -0500

Here is the second of two shows being released as podcasts on the same week. I hope you like the music enough to enjoy two hours of great acoustic world music from Ireland to the Appalachians.

Across The Pond - Episode 56

john@jigtime.com — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:23:59 -0500

So this week you will see not one but two podcasts arriving at the same time. I hope you enjoy the mix of music from all over the world. I know I enjoy hunting down new and interesting tracks for you every week. Settle down and enjoy episode 56 of Across The Pond

Across The Pond - Episode 55

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:38:45 -0400

On this week's show music from the great David Grisman, the Infamous Stringsdusters, 4 Men and a Dog among others. As always it is an eclectic mix of the old and new, weird and wonderful and much more.

Across The Pond - Episode 54

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:32:32 -0400

On this week's show some baseball music from Chuck Brodsky as we are into the playoffs. Also music from Karen Casey, Neil Young, David Bromberg and many more.

Across The Pond - Episode 53

john@jigtime.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:38:34 -0400

On this week's show some good upbeat music from the likes of Ricky Skaggs as well as my usual mix of laid back songs from people like Carrie Rodriguez and Cara Dillon

Across The Pond Banjo Burke Special-with Gwen Orel

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:08:37 -0400

My good friend Gwen Orel plays some tracks from Joe Banjo Burke and some of the musicians who will be playing and teaching at the Banjo Burke Festival in the Catskills October 10-12. Gwen writes about Celtic and roots music for Time Out New York, the Village Voice, cityscoopsny.com and of course Jigtime. Lets hope Gwen will be a regular contributer to the show and to JigTime

Across The Pond - Episode 52 - The Ark

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:43:55 -0400

On the show this week I have music from Mindy Smith, The Nitty Gritty Dirt band, Tom Byrne and the lovely Lumiere. Also new music from my hero Guy Clark. So do enjoy the show and let me know what you think. Send any requests to me john@jigtime.com Tune in next week for more great music from both sides of the Atlantic.

Across The Pond - Episode 3 - Darrell Scott

john@jigtime.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:45:09 -0400

On this week's Across The Pond we skip back one year to a special I did with my good friend Darrell Scott. Darrell is one of the most successful songwriters in music having written hit songs for Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, The Dixie Chicks, Sarah Evans, Travit Tritt and more. He is also one of the finest performers out there today and tours extensively around the world. I have had the pleasure of seeing Darrell play live many times and each time he takes you on a journey filled with stories of love and life. So last year Darrell released an album of covers, songs by other writers that he loves. The CD is called Modern Hymns and features music from writers like Paul Simon and Joni Mitchel. So I called Darrell at his home in Nashville and we chatted about his career so far and this unique record. Next week I will be back with a brand new show featuring new music from Tom Byrne, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lumiere and Guy Clark

Across The Pond - Episode 51 - From Solas to Randy Newman

john@jigtime.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:27:28 -0400

Across The Pond is my radio show that celebrates the music is Ireland, England, Scotland, Galicia, Brittany, Wales and of course the great rich tapestry of music in America. And on show 51 I try not to let that tradition down. I have music from Solas, Newfound Road, Sarah Watkins, Hal Ketchum and many more. In coming weeks I will have even more great music and occasional guests from Casey Driessen to Maura O'Connell. So join me on ICRFM every Thursday with a repeat on Sunday or just hang out here on JigTime and wait for the archive and podcast of the show. And coming up on show 52, new music from Tom Byrne, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Guy Clark and Lumiere

Across The Pond - Episode 50 - My Facebook Friends

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:06:17 -0400

Well it finally arrived. Show number 50 went on on ICRFM on Thursday and is now ready for you to listen to as an archive and podcast here on JigTime. As promised, on today's show I am playing music only from Facebook friends. Mind you when I started to pick music for the show I realized I had far too many musician friends on Facebook and may have to make this a regular show. So sit back and enjoy music from some very cool people I have known and worked with down through the years including, The Duhks, Ciaran Tourish, Maura O'Connell, Alison Brown and many more.
And tune in next week for more great music from both sides of the great big sea and beyond. If you have any requests or know of artists I may want to play on the show please send me links to the artist and I will try to fit them in.

Across The Pond - Episode 49

john@jigtime.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:51:07 -0400

It was a sad weekend as many of us bade farewell to Senator Edward Kennedy. He will be missed my so many. It was a beautiful send off though. I wrote a short piece for Facebook on the day after I heard the news about my own personal feelings about this giant of a man. It was truly one of the great honours of my life to be in the same room with a man who changed the world for the better. The Podcast of the show is up a little late this week but if you managed to catch the show on ICR I hope you enjoyed the music. For those of you who wait for the archive stream on JigTime or the podcast, then I think you are in for a treat. Music on the show from Colin Hay, Cara Dillon, Bela Fleck and more. Don't forget next week is Show number 50. So join me as I celebrate the music of my Facebook friends. So you can expect music from Ciaran Tourish, John Doyle, Pauline Scanlon, Sharon Shannon and many more.

Across The Pond - Episode 48

john@jigtime.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:23:30 -0400

Another week and another episode of the show that brings you music from both sides of the Atlantic. On this week's Across The Pond I have some great music from Galicia, Wales, Ireland and the mountains of America. I have a classic from Little Feat and some great new music from Ireland's legendary Christy Moore. So once again an eclectic mix of music for you to enjoy.

Across The Pond - Episode 47

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:27:24 -0400

Welcome to your weekly radio ramblings from Suwanee in the great state of Georgia. This week thanks go to Maureen Lynch again for bringing back memories of Centra's Cafe which is part of my youth that remains etched in my mind. Also thanks to Kevin in Talullah Gorge for the lovely email. I hope to have some of his music on the show soon. Music on this week's show from former Men at Work frontman Colin Hay, a classic track from Paul Brady, some great tunes from The String Sisters and Slide and great bluegrass from Jeremy Garrett.

Across The Pond - Episode 46

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:07:50 -0400

This week on Across The Pond I have two tracks from the incredible String Sisters. The String Sisters is a collaboration of the Celtic music world’s top female fiddlers; Annbjørg Lien from Norway, Catriona Macdonald from Shetland, Liz Carroll and Liz Knowles from the US, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh (Altan) from Ireland and Emma Härdelin from Sweden. Originally brought together for a special one-time show at Glasgow’s annual Celtic Connections festival to celebrate each of their region’s musical traditions, the results of this live recording contain some of the most brilliant fiddling heard in Celtic music. On Live, the String Sisters are joined by David Milligan (piano), Conrad Ivitsky (double bass), Tore Bruvoll (guitar) and James Mackintosh (drums). This is one of most beautiful, uplifting and inspiring albums I have heard in years. So expect more tracks from it in future shows. It is on repeat mode on my iPod in the car righ now. Also on this week's show music from Dr. John, Mark Knopfler, Seamus Begley and Stephen Cooney, The Bluegrass Cardinals and more.

Across The Pond - Episode 45

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 1 Aug 2009 08:37:29 -0400

Hi everyone. Another week in the deep south has brought some nice rain but the air remains humid and hot. It seems we also have a large snake living just outside our window. I haven't seen it yet but both Emily and Lupa have spotted a large black reptile in the grass near them. The good news is the black colour which means it is more than likely a rat snake or if not at least one of the non venomous varieties that live in Georgia. I had fun doing this week's show because I streamed live video from my studio in the closet. Now I am not a pretty sight by any means but it was fun knowing there were a few viewers keeping me company while i made the show. The way it was set up all they heard was me talking and not the music but it was still fun to do and I will have the new equipment soon and will be able to do a more live show. The music on the show was pretty good this week too. I had music from The Pride of New York, Catie Curtis, Levon Helm and many others. Please tell your friends to add my Facebook Across the Pond page to their list of favourites.

Across The Pond - Episode 44

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:46:08 -0400

It was a fun week here in Georgia. Last weekend Lupa and I headed for the hills. We went for a long and tough walk into Tallulah Gorge. This is the wild and beautiful place where they shot the movie Deliverance. We rewarded ourselves after the trek with a visit to Mama G's restaurant in Clayton Georgia. It was a lovely meal and we were treated like stars by our busy but attentive waiter Challen. So if you ever find yourself in the hills of North Georgia you could do a lot worse than visit this wonderful restaurant. Of course there are a lot more great things to see up that way including the amazing gorge itself, the falls and the lovely little town that sits on the edge of the Gorge. On this week's show we have lots of music from Scotland including tunes from Tony McManus, Dougie Mcclean and Shooglenifty. Also there is music from Frank Tovey and Little Feat. So enjoy the show and tell all your friends.

Across The Pond - Episode 43

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:15:17 -0400

It has been another good week here in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The weather broke early in the week and some dramatic storms swept through the state dropping some much needed rain on us. I especially love when the rain comes. We get so little of it here. So maybe it was rain softening my world or maybe it was my full belly from the great family dinner we had at Tanner's restaurant that made me feel more laid back this week. So I think the music reflects that chilled mood too. Music today from Lone Justice, Dermot Byrne, Doc Watson, Tim O'Brien and more. I hope you enjoy the show and get in touch to let me know just what you want to hear.

Across The Pond - Episode 42

john@jigtime.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:31:19 -0400

On Episode 42 of Across The Pond there is music from the brilliant Duhks, Cuban music from Eliades Ochoa, Irish music from Bela Fleck and so many more. It is a real mixture of styles and genres this week. Don't forget that I love to hear your comments, either through here or on FaceBook or Twitter . So stay in touch and lets make the show more of a community event that you get to have some real part of.

Across The Pond - Episode 41

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:04:46 -0400

Yes it is time for another episode of Across The Pond. The show airs Thursdays at 6pm GMT and at 2pm GMT on Sundays on my favourite little radio station in the world ICR FM . Broadcasting to the Inishowen Peninsula and parts of Northern Ireland, ICR brings you news and commentary from my home place. It is a great leap forward in technology when I can turn on my computer in the morning and hear local news from my home town thousands of miles away. It is even more special to be able to play music for all my old friends back home, to share some of the great music of America with my Irish friends and the great music of Ireland with my American friends. Some great music on this week's show includes new tracks from Jim Lauderdale from his CD "Could We Get Any Closer". I also have music from Beoga, Brian Kennedy and Ryan Adams. So something for everyone in the show today I think. Don't forget you can now listen to the shows right here on JigTime shortly after they air in Ireland and you can also subscribe to the podcast here on i-Tunes and have it delivered right to your i-Pod.

Across The Pond - Episode 40

john@jigtime.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:28:16 -0400

Welcome to the 40th episode of Across The Pond with me; John Cutliffe. On this week's show more new music from Maura O'Connell's latest CD "Naked with Friends" as well as tracks from Ciaran Tourish, Frankie Gavin and The Steeldrivers. Don't forget to add me as a friend on Facebook for regular updates.

Across The Pond - Episode 39

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:24 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of Across The Pond with me; John Cutliffe. On this week's show new music from Maura O'Connell as well as tracks from Joey + Rory, The Afro Celt Sound System, Athena Tergis and many more.